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[pontificus]

[She looks a bit rushed, but gentle nonetheless, pleased to address the shardbarers. Hands folded gently in front of her, Lucrezia speaks.]

As some may know, I've lived in Treun for a time, even being adopted into the Fortuna family. Many have spoken about the concerns of anti-shardbearer sentiments, and I, too, have had them on my mind for some time. A dear girl has come to me here in this city. With our two minds we have come to a conclusion, to give back to the community to show our goodwill.

[She seems all too eager for it, having talked to some about the subject.]

At the end of the month, we are to have a fair in this great city where any shardbarer can come to offer his wares or services. It will take place in the market.

I hope to see many there.

[With a bow of her head, she shuts the locket.]

Comments

[pontificus]

I will have the city's guards there and mine own.

[She knows safety is too much of a concern. It is likely her own brother will be scouting the place as well.]

[muscovy]

Will that be enough?

[It could be, and it could not be; he cannot judge it, nor trust that she'll answer truthfully, but he can hope that she will.]

[pontificus]

Indeed it will. [Her brother is a ruthless man, the head of an assassin group-- though she doesn't know the details about that. She does know he will do what it takes for her safety though.]

[muscovy]

[He tilts his head at her in thought and then nods.]

How high is the fee for a license to sell goods at the market?

[pontificus]

That day it is for free, but if you would like to set up something more permanent, I can help you.

[muscovy]

But the protection would not remain, yes?

[Plus he doubts that they will really let a child sell things at the market on its own. On the other hand it would be nice to have a license to sell goods once a week or something similar, that would make it less stressful to find venues for it.]

[pontificus]

I could see to something if it worries you.

[muscovy]

Will it be very expensive?

[It sounds a bit like she would hire a guard and with the money that he makes he could definitely not pay for one. Not even partly. His sales make enough for him to buy what he needs in addition to the food that he can find in the woods, and he can always go to what remains of the station for shelter, but...]

[pontificus]

[She smiles very wide. He reminds her much of Geoffrey, her little brother, and the thought makes her miss him.]

Mm, not very. How about you come to lunch once a month with me?

[muscovy]

I would like that, if nobody minds.

[Maybe they can even become friends in the long run! He would like (more) friends...]

[pontificus]

I can assure you no one would. [And she would have words to say if anyone did.]

Are you in the city now?